Workers Leaving the Factory
Historical footage of workers leaving factories, filmed by the Lumière Brothers, is juxtaposed with modern scenes to explore labor dynamics and strikes over time.
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Historical footage of workers leaving factories, filmed by the Lumière Brothers, is juxtaposed with modern scenes to explore labor dynamics and strikes over time.
Synopsis
Workers leave factories in footage from the Lumière Brothers, filmed in the late 19th century. Harun Farocki juxtaposes this historical footage with modern scenes. The documentary tracks changes in industrial production and labor dynamics over time. Strikes and worker struggles are central themes. The film runs for 36 minutes and was released in 1995. It is presented in German and English and produced in Germany. Farocki's work connects motion pictures with labor issues across different eras.
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